Part-Time Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time Financial Controller in York. The role involves overseeing financial operations, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £70,000, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working pattern

Excellent employee benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting and management accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience in the technology industry is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and maintain strong accounting controls.
• Deliver accurate management accounts and KPIs each month.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for financial alignment.
• Manage year-end processes and external audits.
• Build relationships with auditors, banks, and advisors.
• Support business planning through budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities and manage risks for profitability.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Financial software proficiency

Knowledge of regulations

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• No.1 in finance role, overseeing all finance operations and a small team
• An exciting, PE-backed business with European exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, PE-backed organisation in York that operates within the tech space. The Part-Time Financial Controller position will be the lead finance figure in the business and have significant visibility and influence on their continued growth leading into 2026.

Job Description

In this Part-Time Financial Controller role, you'll be expected to:

• Oversee financial operations, maintaining strong accounting controls, compliance, and timely monthly and annual reporting.
• Deliver accurate management accounts and KPIs each month, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, providing direction, mentorship, and effective performance management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with overall business strategy and operational goals.
• Manage year-end processes and external audits, preparing statutory accounts and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with group finance, auditors, banks, tax advisors, insurers, and pension providers.
• Support business planning through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to enable sound decision-making.
• Contribute strategically to business performance by identifying opportunities, managing risks, and enhancing profitability.

The Successful Applicant

For this role, we're looking for:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting and management accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience in the technology industry is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000 per annum
• Hybrid working pattern - typically 3 days in office
• Excellent employee benefits package
• Potential for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive company culture

This is an excellent chance to advance your career as a Financial Controller in York. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today.